The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In one aspect, the invention generally relates to compositions comprising miR-34 and siRNAs functionally and structurally related to miR-34 for the treatment of cancer."
The patent application was filed on May 5, 2008 (12/598,590). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,088.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,088&RS=PN/83,78,088
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed is an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition comprises from 30 wt % to 65 wt % of a polyolefin, 15 wt % to 65 wt % of a conjugated diene-based elastomer, 0.5 wt % to 15 wt % of an olefin elastomer, and 0.5 wt % to 25 wt % of a maleated polyolefin. The weight ratio of olefin elastomer to conjugated diene-based elastomer is within the range of 0.04 to 1. The adhesive of the invention has improved adhesion to styrenic polymer layer, barrier layer, and polyolefin layer. It is suitable for extruded multilayer films, sheets, and many other related applications."
The patent application was filed on March 12, 2010 (12/661,209). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,025.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,025&RS=PN/83,78,025
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Ergonomically-configured Handle for Cleaning Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Richard Lee Marino, Muncy, Pa., has developed a patent (8,375,499) for an "ergonomically-configured handle for cleaning devices."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An ergonomically-configured handle for tools such as cleaning devices and, more particularly, to a handle for a broom or mop (for example) is formed with curved end terminations to reduce back strain and provide ease of use. A first curved end termination is attached to a tool head (such as a brush, rake head or the like) via an elbow joint. A straight section of handle is then attached to the first curved end termination, where a second curved end termination is then attached to the opposite end of the straight section. A handle grip may be disposed over the termination of the second curved end termination."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 3, 2010 (12/875,798). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,499.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,499&RS=PN/83,75,499
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The polymethyl methacrylate-binding peptides may be used to prepare peptide-based reagents suitable for use in a variety of applications. The peptide-based reagents may be used to couple benefit agents to a PMMA polymer surface or may be used to couple a benefit agent comprising a PMMA polymer surface to a target surface, such as a body surface."
The patent application was filed on May 12, 2010 (12/778,167). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,065.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,065&RS=PN/83,78,065
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Assembly Machine Constructed with a Light-weight Module
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Douglas L. Swanson, McKean, Pa., has developed a patent (8,376,131) for an "assembly machine constructed with a light-weight module."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A plurality of modules of sufficiently light weight (<80 lbs) are assembled end-to-end to construct an assembly machine for performing desired operations on a series of workpieces. A supporting spine underlies the interconnected modules and supports them and associated equipment in the desired array. The modular construction permits the assembly machine to be reconfigured as needed should operational alterations require it, including, but not limited to, the cannibalization of the machine with the modules being usable in constructing a machine having entirely different characteristics."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 28, 2005 (11/238,003). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,76,131.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,131&RS=PN/83,76,131
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Wistar Institute Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, has been assigned a patent (8,377,992) developed by Emmanuel Skordalakes, Philadelphia, for "TRBD-binding effectors and methods for using the same to modulate telomerase activity."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention embraces compounds selected for interacting with the T-pocket of telomerase and use thereof for modulating the activity of telomerase and preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with telomerase."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 8, 2010 (12/701,843). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,77,992.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,992&RS=PN/83,77,992
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Insulated Poured Concrete Wall Structure with Integal T-beam Supports and Method of Making Same
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Neal Ray Weiler, Denver, Pa., has developed a patent (8,375,677) for an "insulated poured concrete wall structure with integal T-beam supports and method of making same."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An insulated concrete wall structure having integral T-beam supports is fabricated onsite by pouring uncured concrete into spaced apart forms that define a wall cavity. Within the wall cavity are a plurality of insulation panels so positioned and arranged in defining an outer wall cavity for forming a concrete outer wall, a support wall cavity for forming a support wall that is integral with the outer wall and together define a T-beam support, and a box beam cavity for forming an elongated box beam that interconnects the upper ends of the T-beam supports together."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 23, 2010 (12/924,256). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,677.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,677&RS=PN/83,75,677
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for System and Method for Heat Energy Conservation via Corner Reflectors
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Blaine E. Myers, Swissvale, Pa., has developed a patent (8,375,933) for a "system and method for heat energy conservation via corner reflectors."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for conserving heat emanated from an individual includes situating a corner reflector array near the individual, whereby the heat is retro-reflected back to the individual. The corner reflector array may include a plurality of corner cube reflectors. An apparatus for retro-reflecting heat back to the individual includes a plurality of corner cube reflectors arranged in an array and adapted to be mounted to a wall, ceiling, or other surface."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 23, 2009 (12/358,839). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,933.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,933&RS=PN/83,75,933
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Repros Therapeutics Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Repros Therapeutics, The Woodlands, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,377,991) developed by Andre Van As, West Chester, Pa., for a "trans-clomiphene for metabolic syndrome."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention relates to the administration of compositions comprising an antiestrogen, preferably trans-clomiphene, for treating metabolic syndrome in a subject. The invention is also directed to methods for reducing fasting glucose levels in a subject by administering a composition comprising an antiestrogen, preferably trans-clomiphene."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 2, 2011 (13/196,688). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,77,991.PN.&OS=PN/83,77,991&RS=PN/83,77,991
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A safety net designed to prevent roofers from falling off a roof includes a pair of plates disposed on each side of the roof, a vertical support member attached to each plate, and a horizontal support member perpendicular to each vertical support member. The horizontal support members have one end pivotally attached to the plate and another end attached respective front edges of a net. Respective rear edges of the net are attached to a pair of eye bolts disposed on the soffit proximate left and right sides of the roof. A pair of steel cables, each having one end attached to an S-hook attached to an eye bolt, are attached to the side edges of the roof, and the opposing cable ends are attached to an eye bolt disposed on an outer end of each horizontal support member. The cables work in conjunction with the horizontal and vertical support members to maintain the net in a position extending outwardly across the front side of the roof directly beneath the soffit."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 17, 2010 (12/858,016). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,76,086.PN.&OS=PN/83,76,086&RS=PN/83,76,086
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Method for Surface Inclusions Detection in Nitinol which are Primary Corrosion and Fatigue Initiation Sites and Indicators of Overall Quality of Nitinol Material
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ryszard Rokicki, Emmaus, Pa., has developed a patent (8,377,237) for a "method for surface inclusions detection in nitinol which are primary corrosion and fatigue initiation sites and indicators of overall quality of nitinol material."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The method for surface inclusions detection in wrought and finished Nitinol products by immersing them in aqueous solution of 1% to 12%, and preferably 6%, sodium hypochlorite at room temperature of around 25.degree. C. for specific period of time, preferably 15 minutes while checking for black flocculent precipitate developing on the surface indicating the presence of an inclusion. The presence of black flocculent precipitate indicates surface inclusions and lack of homogeneousness of material."
The patent application was filed on March 5, 2010 (12/660,904). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,377,237&OS=8,377,237&RS=8,377,237
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Multi-function Anti-rotational/Anti-theft Hitch Ball Assembly
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- John R. Columbia, Brownsville, Pa., has developed a patent (8,376,387) for a "multi-function anti-rotational/anti-theft hitch ball assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The Multi-Function Anti-Rotational/Anti-Theft Hitch Ball Assembly of the present invention provides a trailer hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotational hitch ball mechanism that can also serve as an anti-theft hitch ball mechanism and can further simultaneously function as an attachment method for securing additional hitch accessories to the ball mount. The invention provides an engagement method for interlocking the hitch ball with the ball mount preventing rotation of the hitch ball relative to the ball mount. The interlocking engagement assembly may also be locked in place preventing the hitch ball from being removed from the ball mount if the hitch ball fastener is removed. In addition, a component of the assembly can serve as an attachment method for securing additional accessories to the ball mount."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 17, 2008 (12/211,924). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,387&OS=8,376,387&RS=8,376,387
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection."
The patent application was filed on May 3, 2011 (13/099,945). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,994&OS=8,376,994&RS=8,376,994
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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California Inventors Develop Patent for Fast Block Device and Methodology
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Douglas Dumitru, Laguna Hills, Calif., and Samuel J. Anderson, Wallingford, Pa., have developed a patent (8,380,944) for a "fast block device and methodology."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device, method and system is directed to fast data storage on a block storage device. New data is written to an empty write block. A location of the new data is tracked. Meta data associated with the new data is written. A lookup table may be updated based in part on the meta data. The new data may be read based the lookup table configured to map a logical address to a physical address."
The patent application was filed on March 3, 2008 (12/041,509). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,944&OS=8,380,944&RS=8,380,944
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position."
The patent application was filed on April 10, 2008 (12/100,908). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,831&OS=8,375,831&RS=8,375,831
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Pennsylvania Inventors Develop Patent for N-acetyl Aldosamines, N-acetylamino Acids and Related N-acetyl Compounds and Their Topical Use
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ruey J. Yu, Chalfont, Pa., and Eugene J. Van Scott, Abington, Pa., have developed a patent (RE44,017) for a "N-acetyl aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids and related N-acetyl compounds and their topical use."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects."
The patent application was filed on March 11, 2011 (13/046,047). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=RE44,017&OS=RE44,017&RS=RE44,017
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Wagering Game with Concealed Elements Continuously Revealed
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Jon H. Muskin, Philadelphia, has developed a patent (8,376,824) for "wagering game with concealed elements continuously revealed."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a bonus round of a slot machine game. A plurality of concealed elements are displayed, and a player can reveal each element one by one, until a terminating symbol is revealed. Combinations are formed and a player is awarded a highest combination upon revealing a terminating symbol."
The patent application was filed on June 17, 2011 (13/163,511). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,824&OS=8,376,824&RS=8,376,824
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An LED lamp has one or more red LEDs, one or more green LEDs, and one or more white LEDs. The plurality of LEDs produces light that is mixed to produce a combined light output that has color approximating that of a blackbody radiator and having a correlated color temperature of 3,800 to 5,400 Kelvin."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 23, 2011 (13/303,705). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,602&OS=8,376,602&RS=8,376,602
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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University of Oklahoma Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla., has been assigned a patent (8,375,802) developed by Naji Khoury, Philadelphia, Charbel Khoury, Norman, Okla., and Mike Schmitz, Noble, Okla., for an "apparatus and method for evaluating mechanical properties of geo-materials."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and method for evaluating mechanical properties of geo-materials. The apparatus having a first platen and second platen defining a test specimen receiving space there between, a shaft having one end contacting one of the platens, and a rotatable a rotatable cam having at least one lobe extending from a peripheral surface thereof. The cam being positioned relative to the shaft such that the lobe is engagable with the shaft in such a way that a cyclical axial load is applied to a test specimen when the test specimen is positioned in the test specimen receiving space between the first platen and the second platen and the cam is rotated so as to cause the lobe to cyclically apply an axial force to the shaft."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 13, 2010 (12/881,039). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,802&OS=8,375,802&RS=8,375,802
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Apparatus and Method for Time Aligning Program and Video Data with Natural Sound at Locations Distant from the Program Source and/or Ticketing and Authorizing Receiving
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Jeffrey Franklin Simon, Doylestown, Pa., has developed a patent (8,379,874) for an "apparatus and method for time aligning program and video data with natural sound at locations distant from the program source and/or ticketing and authorizing receiving, reproduction and controlling of program transmissions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wireless device and method may comprise, by way of example, a device and method for receiving wireless transmissions which may include locating data, or authorization data or program data, for determining its location from the locating data, or for determining synchronization for program data, or for ticketing, or for a combination thereof. Authorization data and/or locating data and/or other data may be used to authorize reproduction and/or controlling of received program data, and or for controlling the wireless device. Video program data may be delayed by a number of video frames, preferably an integer number, so as to be substantially synchronized with natural sound. The device and method may determine a location for delaying received program data to be substantially in time alignment with natural sound. A ticketing entity may control a ticket and/or and authorization, and/or may control a remote device thereby."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 9, 2011 (13/229,330). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,379,874&OS=8,379,874&RS=8,379,874
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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CNH America Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- CNH America, New Holland, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,375,826) developed by Herb M. Farley, Elizabethtown, Pa., Kevin W. Ward, Lititz, Pa., and Nathan E. Isaac, Lancaster, Pa., for a "self balancing chopping or threshing rotor."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary element and a rotary element balancing system of a combine harvester. The rotary element includes a rotary member that rotates during operation and one or more blade mount assemblies. The rotary element also includes one or more auto-balance assemblies mounted to the rotary member to compensate for a mass offset on the rotary element due to the one or more blade mount assemblies being dislodged or broken. The one or more auto-balance assemblies include one or more tracks and one or more spheres located inside the one or more tracks and in contact with first and second bearing race edges. Loads are transferred from at least one of the first bearing race edge and the second bearing race edge, when the rotary member rotates, to the one or more spheres that self-align within the track to compensate for the mass offset on the rotary element."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2011 (13/326,934). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,826&OS=8,375,826&RS=8,375,826
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Gentex Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Gentex, Carbondale, Pa., has been assigned a patent (8,375,462) developed by Robert Lamanna, Moscow, Pa., George D. Hedges, Greenfiled Township, Pa., and Timothy G. Allard, Dalton, Pa., for a "visor assembly for a helment."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A visor assembly for an aviation helmet includes a lens, lens/strap anti-tear interface assemblies, retainer plates, and attachment strap assemblies. A friction strip mounted on the brim of the helmet operates to increase the friction between the visor lens and the helmet. The combined function of the friction strip and the configuration of the strap assemblies operate to maintain the visor in a deployed (as-worn) positioned in front of the wearer's face, even during high speed wind blasts of up to 600 KEAS (Knots Equivalent Air Speed)."
The patent application was filed on May 2, 2006 (11/416,049). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,462&OS=8,375,462&RS=8,375,462
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Pennsylvania Inventors Develop Patent for System and Methods for Clearance of Obstructions
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Steven Lichtenstein, Merion Station, Pa., and David W. D'Angelo, Broomall, Pa., have developed a patent (8,377,075) for a "system and methods for clearance of obstructions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is a system and methods to clear obstructions including foreign objects and food boluses during an EGD procedure. The medical device according to the present invention includes a flexible tubular housing, power transfer device, clamp, tool element, power source, and optional hood. The present invention drills through the obstruction to rupture it into pieces. Displaced obstructions, and/or pieces thereof, can be collected within the housing. The remainder of the obstruction can then be passed into the stomach where it can be digested, safely excreted, or actively removed by an endoscopist."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 28, 2007 (11/897,259). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,377,075&OS=8,377,075&RS=8,377,075
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of blood lipid therapy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 20, 2012 (13/623,450). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,377,920.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,920&RS=PN/8,377,920
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention discloses a method for assaying the binding of L104EA29YIg to a receptor. The receptor is preferably CD86 or CD80. The present invention also discloses antibodies to be used in the assay, as well as hybridomas expressing the antibodies."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 7, 2009 (12/319,442). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,378,082.PN.&OS=PN/8,378,082&RS=PN/8,378,082
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The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A clip for connecting a conductor to a circuit interrupter in an electrical device is generally U-shaped and self-locking. The clip has a generally arcuate body and two generally linear legs. The legs extend vertically from the body. The legs have beveled edges that together with the generally arcuate body of the clip and a flat portion of the clip, allow an interlock to be formed between the clip and the conductor when the clip is in close contact with the conductor."
The patent application was filed on July 28, 2011 (13/192,785). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,241.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,241&RS=PN/83,78,241
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Albea Services Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Albea Services, Gennevilliers, France, has been assigned a patent (8,377,532) developed by Thierry Maurice, Chalon en Champagne, France, John Suter, Bethlehem, Pa., and Robert Miskevich, Bangor, Pa., for a "laminated material suitable for forming containers."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention relates to a laminated material for forming a flexible container for holding a hair dye or the like, the laminated material having a first surface which, in use, forms the internal surface of the container, and a second surface which, in use, forms the external surface of the container, the laminated material comprising an inner layer, an outer layer and an intermediate metal foil barrier layer, wherein the inner layer is on the first surface side of the metal foil barrier layer, and wherein the outer layer is on the second surface side of the metal foil barrier layer, wherein the laminated material has a total thickness of at most 240 .mu.m, and wherein the inner layer comprises polyethylene and has a mean density of 0.92 to 0.94 g/cm.sup.3."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 16, 2011 (13/028,904). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,377,532.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,532&RS=PN/8,377,532
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The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present disclosure relates to processes for recovery of derivatives of native lignin from lignocellulosic feedstocks wherein the derivatives have a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content. Surprisingly, it has been found that stable and predictable antioxidant activity is provided by selecting for derivatives of native lignin having a certain aliphatic hydroxyl content."
The patent application was filed on May 27, 2010 (12/789,366). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,378,020.PN.&OS=PN/8,378,020&RS=PN/8,378,020
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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Integrated Blood Specimen Processor
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Charles M. Coleman, Pittsburgh, has developed a patent (8,377,395) for an "integrated blood specimen processor."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A blood specimen processor by means of which blood specimens are collected into a collection tube containing an anticoagulant and a molded buoy of predetermined density between 1.045 and 1.084 with an embedded water swellable o-ring that expands to form a robust seal in a leucocyte density gradient between the buoy's outer surface and tube's inner surface. The buoy is made of a first resin and a second resin, the first resin having a lower density than the second resin, the first resin and the second resin being present in such amounts and relative proportions so that the body has an overall density between 1.045 and 1.084 and preferably, a center of gravity below a geometric center of the body. When the blood specimen contained in the processor is centrifuged, the buoy is thrust through the separating blood and the developing interface of erythrocytes, leucocytes, and plasma. A reproducible gradient develops that builds a reproducible buffy coat ring around the upper trough at the junction of the edge of the separator buoy and the tube wall. The relative proportions of resin are controlled to create a separator buoy of a desired density so that after centrifugation the buffy coat or other cells of interest will be above or below the water swellable o-ring."
The patent application was filed on April 29, 2011 (13/097,975). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,377,395.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,395&RS=PN/8,377,395
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Angle adjustable backrest made of a lightweight, durable, adjustable, backrest for ultralight manual wheelchairs. Light-weight material can include composites for a rigid backrest for promotion of healthier and functional interface. Angle adjustment can be any desired range such as a range from -5 degree to 55 degrees (i.e. 85 degrees to 145 degree with respect to horizontal with the seat). No tools are necessary for any of the angle adjustments. The backrest has a horizontal adjustment (fore-aft) that can be any desired range such as 1 inch. The height selection depends on the length of the wheelchair frame tubes. The present invention improves the ease and simplicity of adjusting the backrest by or for the user, as well as enhances the aesthetic appearance and adds features necessary for achieving commercial readiness. The present invention can be retro fit onto a wide range for ultralight wheelchairs."
The patent application was filed on April 30, 2010 (12/771,533). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,463&OS=8,376,463&RS=8,376,463
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Patent for Methods, Apparatuses, and Systems for the Extensible and Recyclable Use of Solid Matter in the Supply Chain for the Generation of Electricity
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Arthur Davidson, Pittsburgh, has developed a patent (8,377,599) for "methods, apparatuses, and systems for the extensible and recyclable use of solid matter in the supply chain for the generation of electricity."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system that stabilizes or supplements the variable power output from an external energy source by producing power from aluminum alloys. The aluminum alloy produces hydrogen from water, and also releases heat. During this process, the aluminum alloy is oxidized to alumina mixture, which can be recycled in a smelting unit to regenerate the aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy can be easily transported in existing transportation system to different locations. The system produces electricity on-demand using portions of the existing power generation and transportation systems with minimal carbon footprint/emission."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 15, 2010 (12/969,210). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,377,599.PN.&OS=PN/8,377,599&RS=PN/8,377,599
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention is a process for the preparation of chymase modulators, useful in the treatment of inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 9, 2012 (13/570,545). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,378,122.PN.&OS=PN/8,378,122&RS=PN/8,378,122
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.